The Nervous System
What are the two subcategories of the nervous system?
Peripheral nervous system & central nervous system.
Are dementia and alzheimer's the same?
No.
What is the largest part of the brain?
Cerebrum
What is ‘nurture’ in the nature vs. nurture debate?
Personal experiences in determining individual differences in physical and behavioral traits.
Does the female brain or the male brain develop first?
Female brain
What is the role of the autonomic nervous system?
Responsible for involuntary bodily functions.
Name 3 symptoms of alzheimer's.
Possible Answers: Memory loss, difficulty performing familiar tasks, problems with language, disorientation to time and place, poor or decreased judgement, Problems with abstract thinking
What are the three main parts of the brain?
Cerebrum (forebrain), cerebellum, brain stem & midbrain medulla)
What is the cerebral cortex essential for?
The cerebral cortex is essential for human quality of living
What are three common behavioural changes among teenagers?
Increased impulsive behaviour, Poor judgement, Social anxiety
What is the main role of interneurons?
Enable communication internally and intervene (conduct impulses) between sensory neurons and motor neurons.
What eye trouble occurs within the aging brain that is considered a normal sign?
Presbyopia - when eye lens becomes stiff and won’t adjust to refocus from distance to near vision
What are the four lobes of the brain?
Frontal lobe, temporal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe.
What is the theory that humans acquire most of their behavioural traits from nurture?
Blank slate (tabula rasa)
What age does the prefrontal cortex fully mature?
25
What is the somatic nervous system mainly responsible for?
Carries motor and sensory information to and from the central nervous system.
Are rates of alzheimer's higher in men or women?
Women
What is the role of the right hemisphere of the brain?
Control of the left side of the body.
What is aphasia?
A disruption in speech comprehension and/or recognition
What is the nucleus accumbens responsible for?
Seeking out pleasure and reward.